outh Alabama Comic Con is a two day event being held on September 27th & 28th, 2025, at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. South Alabama Comic Con will feature guests from movies, television, anime, comic books, and cosplay. Celebrity guests will attend both days (unless otherwise noted) and be available for autographs and pictures (autographs and pictures not included in entry fee). Other featured events are costume contests, Q&As with guests, fan panels, workshops, video game tournaments, tabletop game tournaments, and much more. Vendors and artists from across the country will attend and sell everything from t-shirts and comic books to swords and art. Fan groups from around the state will set up displays devoted to their favorite fandoms and franchises. Cosplayers from across the region will appear in costumes both bought and created and compete for prizes in costume contests. Come join the fun that is Comic Con! Event Location: Mobile Convention Center 1 S Water Street Mobile, AL 36602 Event Dates/Hours: Saturday, September 27th 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM Sunday, September 28th 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM Event Pricing: $30 per day (advance pricing, online only) $50 for the weekend (advance pricing, online only) $25 per day Active Duty/Retired/Former Military Pricing with proof of service (advance pricing, online only) Kids ten and under free with paid adult admission (limit two kids per paid adult ticket) Tickets will be available for sale in person at the event on the day of the show (price goes up at the door) NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELED. All celebrity guests are scheduled to attend the days listed on our official website, but guest appearances, while confirmed, may be canceled/have their days altered at any time. No refunds will be given for guest cancellations. Brought to you by VXV Events

Please join us for our fourth Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 27, 2025! The celebration will be from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and will feature traditional German food along with other festival food favorites. Our final menu will be published at a later date. In addition to the delicious food, there will be beer and wine, a kids craft area, lawn games, and a live music. Wear your lederhosen or your dirndl as there will be a photo booth with props where you can smile, laugh and have fun. Admission is $5 at the gate. Children ten years old and under will be admitted free. Everyone will be carded at the gate, so please don't forget your ID if you want an adult beverage. All food and beverage purchases will be via tickets you can purchase at the gate. 1 ticket = $1. In Prov. 17:22, we read, “A merry heart doeth good like medicine.”Being with Christian friends and having a merry time is indeed wonderful therapy for each of us, and God encourages us to do just that.

Join us for the Azalea City Marching Band Festival! High school marching bands from across the area will showcase their 2025 halftime shows and receive judge critiques. Enjoy cheering on your favorite band from the stands while supporting them with Band-o-grams. Concessions and event t-shirts will be available for purchase.  Tickets: $10 on GoFan or $10 cash at the gate Clear bag policy in effect | No umbrellas allowed Purchase tickets here: http://bit.ly/4mu5ctj Come be part of a great day of music, spirit, and community!

Join us for a family-friendly evening on The Island at OWA this September with our free Island Movie Nights! Each Saturday features a different blockbuster film along with themed kids’ activities and crafts to make the night even more special. Families can grab popcorn and drinks and enjoy unique concessions available on The Island. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of movies outdoors with your loved ones, all for free! Schedule of Events   September 27th | How to Train Your Dragon (2025) • 5:00 – 8:00 pm: Free face painting & craft • 6:00 pm: Movie Showing – How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

A family-friendly, impression, comedy and magic show! Discover the many faces of Brandon Styles in this year-round Variety Show. Impressions from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, with 60 additional impressions in between! Sprinkled with just the right amount of comedy and magic to make this a great entertainment hour for all ages. Brandon Styles LIVE at OWA is a classy show that has something for the whole family! Brandon will awe you during his live performance of nearly 60 different celebrity singing & speaking impressions. To make this show unlike any other in the world, he has incorporated the perfect amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism and audience participation in this fast-paced 60 minute show!

Come play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables during Pump It Up Family Jump Time! These Open Jumps are open to all ages.Book for only $11.00 + tax per child-Socks are required- OPEN JUMPS/SPECIAL EVENTS - Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable. Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time

The Conflict on the Causeway started with some friendly banter in 2023 and quickly blossomed into a highly anticipated community tradition! This year marks the 3rd annual showdown between former professional, college and high school players from the Mobile County Cubs and the Baldwin Blue Crabs, and with the series tied 1-1, it’s anyone’s game in this exciting rubber match. Bragging rights—and the coveted Conflict on the Causeway Trophy—are on the line, so you definitely won't want to miss a single pitch! The game returns once again to "The Hutch" field at Coastal Church. Can't attend in person? No worries! Catch every thrilling moment live on Facebook. Bring the whole family and enjoy a food truck, cool off on the water slide, check out the Belforest Volunteer Fire Engine, and much more!

Join us for our weekend-long Grand Opening event Thursday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 5th! We will officially open for you to shop, so stop by for amazing items for your kiddos, chances to win store credit, prizes and more! Thank you to everyone who has helped fill our store, we can't wait to see you soon

Date : Thursday Oct 2, 2025 Time : 5:35 PM - 7:05 PM Status : Space is available! Details : Burn off some energy after school! Join us for an hour and 10 minutes of jumping and a snack. PRICE: $10.00 + tax per kid Socks are required! All ages welcome! Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable. Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time.

Date : Friday Oct 3, 2025 Time : 10:00 AM - 12:20 PM Status : Space is available! Details : Get that energy out with a discounted price! Enjoy jumping for 2 HOURS and 20 MINUTES for only $10 + tax per child. PARENTS ALWAYS FREE. Socks required for jumping. Save time by reserving your child's space online!

Come ride "Dame Ann", an authentic steam locomotive, to the Pumpkin Patch and spooky maze (optional). 4-7pm Kiddy friendly day train. 7PM starts the SCARY night train. Everyone gets a FREE pumpkin! Refreshments, mini train rides, hay-less hayride, and bounce house included in your ticket. Enjoy the potato Cannon for a slight fee. Food will be available for purchase at our Café (traditional fare) and Concessions stand (Kettle Corn and other treats). We also have a Gift Shop, perfect for the train enthusiast!

Olde Time Days 2025 – Stage Lineup! Get ready for a full day of music, announcements, and fun at Bicentennial Park, Stockton on Saturday, October 4, 2025! Come early, stay late, and enjoy the amazing performances that celebrate Baldwin County history and community spirit!

Come hungry. Leave inspired Join us for a sizzling celebration of food, fellowship, and community impact at the New Harvest Ministry Iron Sharpens Iron BBQ Cook-Off, happening on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Mardi Gras Park (109 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602). This year’s event isn’t just about bold flavors and backyard bragging rights—it’s about purpose. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast, a life-changing organization that empowers youth through mentorship and support.  **What to Expect**:-  BBQ Cook-Off Competitions-  Vendors showcasing local goods & services-  Delicious bites-  Community, connection, and a cause worth supporting  Tickets: $10 General Admission BBQ Team Entry: $125 | Vendor Fee: $50 Whether you’re tasting, grilling, selling, or just soaking it all in—this is where the heat meets the heart. Come for the flavor. Stay for the impact.

JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL OCT-SHOW-BER FEST!�A Special Needs Fall Festival Presented by SHOW Baldwin - Saturday, October 4, 2025�- 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.�- Loxley Municipal Park – N Hickory St, Loxley, AL 36551 We’re proud to invite individuals with special needs, disabilities, and their families to this sensory-friendly fall celebration made just for YOU! This inclusive event is thoughtfully designed for our community, with:�*Carnival-style games�*Prizes for everyone�*Live entertainment�*Concessions�*Sensory play areas�*An enclosed playground for safety� ... and so much more! After an incredible turnout last year in Foley, we’ve moved to a larger, more central location in Baldwin County for easier access to our North Baldwin families. The park also provides more space to prevent crowding and long lines. Loxley also provides a fully enclosed playground for safety.

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Alligators & Ale Music Fest and BBQ Cookoff – happening Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 10AM–5PM at Alligator Alley in Summerdale, AL!  What’s Cookin’?• BBQ Rib Tasting kicks off at 12:00 PM• Alligator Demo by Wes Moore himself at 11:00 AM• Beer flowing all day • Live music from local favorite Chitlin Switch, and ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Thompson Square hitting the stage at 2:30 PM!   Tickets:• General Admission – $65 (Kids 6 & under FREE!)• Includes: All-day access to Alligator Alley, BBQ samples, and live music   BBQ Cookoff Teams – $500• Includes 6 team members• Need more team hands? Add up to 4 more at $40 each  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and spend the day eating, drinking, dancing, and gator-gazing — all for a great cause!  Proceeds benefit disadvantaged children, Military Veterans, and other local charity organizations.

It's Storytime! But on Saturday! Join us in the community room on October 4th at 10:30 am for songs, stories, and tons of fun!

We are thrilled to be hosting our 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch, the first one at the new studio!! Join us Saturday, October 4 from 11am - 4pm for handmade pumpkins, snacks and treats, photo opps, and more! PLUS, carve your own pumpkin for $40 to have fired and glazed at our studio!

Break out your lederhosen and get ready for a day full of Bavarian-inspired fun! Oktoberfest at Downtown OWA returns on October 4th, bringing authentic flair with live music, crafts, food, drinks, classic contests, and more. Kick off the day with the Foley Sister Cities 5K, a fundraiser supporting local students and community initiatives. Then stick around for some of Oktoberfest’s most beloved traditions: test your strength in the Stein Holding Competition, cheer on furry friends at the Dachshund Derby, and see who takes home the prize in the Brat Eating Contest. With lively entertainment, festive bites, and German-inspired activities for all ages, this is one fall celebration you won’t want to miss. Check out all the details below: https://visitowa.com/oktoberfest/. Schedule of Events:All Day: Photo ops at the Hershey’s Flowerbed9:00am-until: Sister City 5K | Register today: https://visitowa.com/oktoberfest/.2:00pm-8:00pm:• Arts and Crafts Vendors throughout Downtown OWA and Festival Grounds• Stilt Walkers throughout Downtown OWA• Apple Cider Booth in front of Bikini Blini Bakery• DIY Lebkuchen at the Splashpad• Inflatable Corn Maze on OWA Island | Ages 5+ Recommended• Live DJ music on the Festival Grounds• Bavarian Twister on the Festival Grounds• Carnival Games at the Downtown Fountain• DIY Pretzel Necklaces at the Native Treasures Alcove• Alpine Hat Kid’s Craft at the Native Treasures Alcove• Oktoberfest-themed Craft by Uniquely Clever at the Waffles R Wild Alcove• German Themed Craft by Artlink at the Native Treasures Alcove• Free Facepainting at the Native Treasures Alcove• German Spelling Bee at Towne Tap• Oktoberfest Trivia at Towne Tap2:30pm-3:00pm: Live Clogger Performance by the Salty Stompers on the Festival Grounds3:00pm-4:00pm: Dachshund Derby on the Festival Grounds3:00pm-3:30pm: Kid’s Stein Holding Competition on the Island Stage | Test your strength and endurance with this challenge to see how long you can hold a full stein at arm’s length!

Come out and enjoy shopping local with our fantastic vendors! Special thanks to Hope Community for the wonderful location and to Rock and Roll Offs for sponsorship of the portables!

Pop’s Midtown 5th Annual Family Fun Day is BACK and BIGGER THAN EVER!! This year, we’re taking the celebration to the streets for our very first BLOCK PARTY - and you’re invited!  We’ve listened to your feedback, and we’re making it easier (and more fun!) than ever to join us: FREE Admission NO Lines to Get In EXTENDED Hours: 11am–6pm  Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 5th and bring the whole family to Midtown for a full day of fall fun. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you: Exotic Petting Zoo Giant Inflatables Park Face Painting & Kids’ Carnival Games The Famous Corn Box Live Music & Entertainment Frozen Apple Cider + Fall Treats Food Trucks & Vendor Market Special Character Appearances…and so much more! Of course, the highlight of the day is a visit to Mobile’s Cutest Pumpkin Patch with brand-new photo themes and family-friendly fun that you won’t want to miss.   Tickets for carnival games and attractions will be available for purchase in-store or day-of.  Bring the family, leave with a tradition. Pop’s Midtown Pumpkin Patch is your fall family tradition in the Heart of Mobile!